RSM12A V2: How To Set Up & Use

Introduction

This guide will show you step-by-step how to easily set up your Rockville RSM12A V2 Powered Stage Floor Monitors. Whether you're using microphones, instruments, or mixers, the instructions are straightforward and simple, even if you have no prior technical experience.

What's Included:

• Rockville RSM12A V2 Powered Stage Floor Monitor
• Power Cable

Additional Requirements:

• Mixer
• Microphone (optional)
• Quarter-inch audio cables
• XLR cables (for microphone connection)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Connecting a Microphone to Your Monitor

1. Take an XLR cable and plug the female end into your microphone.
2. Plug the male end into the Mic Input on your monitor.
3. Set the input mode to Mic by pressing the button located above the input jack.

Step 2: Adjusting the Monitor's Sound (EQ Settings)

The RSM12A V2 monitor includes a 3-band EQ (Low, Mid, and High) on the side panel. Here's how to adjust these settings:

• High (Treble): Turn to increase or decrease high-frequency sounds (clarity).
• Mid: Adjusts mid-range frequencies to control vocal clarity and instrument presence.
• Low controls bass frequencies, giving more depth to your sound.

Adjust each EQ knob to your preferred settings based on your microphone or instrument input.

Step 3: Using the Feedback Control

• The monitor includes a Feedback Control feature to eliminate unwanted frequencies.
• Press the button above the Feedback knob to activate it.
• Adjust the frequency knob between 300Hz and 6kHz to remove problematic frequencies and prevent feedback.

Step 4: Connecting Your Mixer to the Monitor

1. Take a ¼-inch cable and plug one end into the FX send or AUX output of your mixer.
2. Connect the other end to the Line Input on your RSM12A V2 monitor.
3. Ensure the monitor input is set to Line Mode by pressing the mode button above the jack.

Step 4: Linking Multiple Monitors Together

You can link multiple monitors easily:

• Use another ¼-inch cable, connecting one end to the Link Out port on your first monitor.
• Connect the other end to the Line Input of the second monitor.
• Set the second monitor to Line Mode using the mode button.

Repeat these steps to link additional monitors as needed.

Step 5: Testing the Setup

• Turn on your mixer and your monitors.
• Raise the Level knob on each monitor.
• On your mixer, turn up the FX or AUX knob for each channel you wish to send to the monitors.
• Adjust the mixer’s main gain and individual channel levels accordingly.
• Speak into your microphone to confirm sound output through the monitors.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Why am I hearing feedback from the monitor?

• Ensure your microphone isn’t pointed directly at the monitor.
• Maintain a distance of 3 to 5 feet between your microphone and monitor.

Q: My microphone/instrument isn’t audible. What should I do?

• Confirm the correct input mode (Mic or Line) is selected.
• Ensure the Level knob and corresponding FX/AUX knobs on your mixer are adjusted adequately.

Q: How do I adjust sound for multiple mixer channels through the monitor?

• Adjust the FX/AUX knob for each channel on the mixer to blend their levels as desired through your monitors.

Conclusion

Your Rockville RSM12A V2 monitors are now set up and ready for clear, customized stage sound.